Qatar’s government has entered into a five-year agreement with AI data firm Scale AI to implement AI-powered tools and training, aiming to enhance public services in the Gulf state, a senior executive from Scale AI told Reuters on Sunday.
“(This deal) can be a blueprint for other governments around the world, and it allows us to really commit in a way that I think could drive impact even faster,” said Trevor Thompson, global head of growth at the San Francisco-based company.
According to a statement from Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the partnership will introduce AI-driven solutions such as predictive analytics, automation, and advanced data analysis to optimize government operations. Over the next five years, Scale AI plans to develop more than 50 potential AI applications for Qatar’s government, the statement added.
Thompson did not disclose the financial details of the agreement.
As a major gas producer and longtime U.S. ally, Qatar is striving to establish itself as a leader in AI, facing competition from regional players Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Founded in 2016, Scale AI specializes in providing precisely labeled data for training AI models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The company also supports clients such as Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and AI firms like OpenAI and Cohere in developing and refining data sets.
